It’s been a fantastic journey with my new Privia PX150. I took some basic music theory classes in college, but I’ve never been able to efficiently read notation. Luckily I’ve obtained a good sense of hearing and aural skills within theory as well as a emotional sense of composition.
I’ve always found the piano to be intimidating and too linear, but now I love it’s limitations in comparison to guitar. Understanding dynamic arrangement has been a very enticing form of relaxation for me. A grand therapy. Music speaks to use both physically, mentally and spiritually. The idea that you can create something from nothing is fascinating. It’s not just “something” either.
Music can literally change our mood, our energy and motivate us to do great things. It can bring back fond memories and excited us to take on new adventures. To me music is not just a skill, it is a very spiritual experience. It’s how I connect with God. It’s on my terms. It’s my form of prayer.
I’m not one to worship God in front of others in a public setting, because I find it to be a very personal experience. Something between him and I. I don’t want to spoil that with anxiety and thoughts of what others think of me, even at church.
I don’t want to spoil the music. I want to make it to bring me joy as well as joy to him. That is something sacred that not everyone will understand, but that’s ok. This is between me and God. I shouldn’t expect anyone else to understand that. Even I am still trying to comprehend it all. I think I love that part the most.
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